Climate Zones of Romania

Romania’s climate is predominantly temperate‑continental with four distinct seasons. Summer averages 20‑25 °C; winter averages –3 to –1 °C. Annual precipitation ~600 mm. Regional nuances:

• Black Sea coast – milder winters, cooler summers.
• Carpathian Mountains – colder winters, warmer summers at altitude.
• South/west – Mediterranean influence: hotter, drier summers; milder winters.

Weather can shift abruptly due to clash of continental and maritime air masses.